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| previous_post = {{unbulleted list|Bishop of Belgaum (1996–2004)|Apostolic Administrator of Bellary (2006–2008)|Archbishop of Bangalore (2004-2018)}} | | previous_post = {{unbulleted list|Bishop of Belgaum (1996–2004)|Apostolic Administrator of Bellary (2006–2008)|Archbishop of Bangalore (2004-2018) |Apostolic Administrator of Mysore (2023-2025)}} | ||
| motto = {{unbulleted list|In thee we hope–Mary our Mother}} | | motto = {{unbulleted list|In thee we hope–Mary our Mother}} | ||
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'''Bernard Blasius Moras''' (born 10 August 1941) is an Indian [[prelate]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] | '''Bernard Blasius Moras''' (born 10 August 1941) is an Indian [[prelate]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] and is the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore|Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Bangalore]]. | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Born in [[Kuppepadavu]], [[Mangalore]], [[Karnataka]], | Born in [[Kuppepadavu]], [[Mangalore]], [[Karnataka]], | ||
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Moras was later named [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore|Archbishop of Bangalore]] on 22 July 2004, being installed on 17 September. The installation was attended by three [[Cardinal (Catholicism)|cardinals]] and by all the priests of Bangalore diocese. | Moras was later named [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore|Archbishop of Bangalore]] on 22 July 2004, being installed on 17 September. The installation was attended by three [[Cardinal (Catholicism)|cardinals]] and by all the priests of Bangalore diocese. | ||
[[Pope Benedict XVI]] bestowed the [[pallium]], a [[wool]]en garment reserved to [[Metropolitan bishop|metropolitan archbishops]], upon Moras on 29 June 2005 | [[Pope Benedict XVI]] bestowed the [[pallium]], a [[wool]]en garment reserved to [[Metropolitan bishop|metropolitan archbishops]], upon Moras on 29 June 2005. | ||
Moras condemned [[Dan Brown]]'s novel ''[[The Da Vinci Code]]'' as "vicious" and "diabolic".<ref>Catholic Online. [http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=19870 Catholic bishops, groups warn of ‘Da Vinci Code’ assault on beliefs, see it as teaching moment] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929124230/http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=19870 |date=29 September 2007 }} 17 May 2006</ref> He called all Christians to boycott the [[The Da Vinci Code (film)|film version]], which he requested of the [[Central Board of Film Certification|Indian film board]] to be banned from the country. | Moras condemned [[Dan Brown]]'s novel ''[[The Da Vinci Code]]'' as "vicious" and "diabolic".<ref>Catholic Online. [http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=19870 Catholic bishops, groups warn of ‘Da Vinci Code’ assault on beliefs, see it as teaching moment] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929124230/http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=19870 |date=29 September 2007 }} 17 May 2006</ref> He called all Christians to boycott the [[The Da Vinci Code (film)|film version]], which he requested of the [[Central Board of Film Certification|Indian film board]] to be banned from the country. | ||
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Moras takes part in the documentary ''[[The Indian Priest]]'' about Indian missionary priest Raphael Curian from 2015. | Moras takes part in the documentary ''[[The Indian Priest]]'' about Indian missionary priest Raphael Curian from 2015. | ||
Following the suspension of Bishop [[Kannikadass William Antony]], Moras was appointed Apostolic Administrator of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Mysore|Diocese of Mysore]] on 7 January 2023 by [[Pope Francis]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Kumar |first1=T R Sathish |title=Apostolic administrator for Diocese of Mysore takes charge |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mysuru/apostolic-administrator-for-diocese-of-mysore-takes-charge-1178817.html |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=8 January 2023 |language=en |date=7 January 2023}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Bernard Moras Archbishop | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Bangalore |
| See | Bangalore |
| Appointed | 22 July 2004 |
| Installed | 17 September 2004 |
| Term ended | 19 March 2018 |
| Predecessor | Ignatius Paul Pinto |
| Successor | Peter Machado |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 6 December 1967 |
| Consecration | 25 February 1997 by cardinal Simon Ignatius Pimenta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 August 1941 Kuppepadavu, Mangaluru, India |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
| Religious style | Monsignor |
| Posthumous style | not applicable |
Bernard Blasius Moras (born 10 August 1941) is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church and is the Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Bangalore.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Born in Kuppepadavu, Mangalore, Karnataka,
Priesthood[edit | edit source]
Moras was ordained to the priesthood on 6 December 1967. During his priestly ministry, he was very involved with health care.
Episcopate[edit | edit source]
On 30 November 1996, Moras was appointed Bishop of Belgaum by Pope John Paul II. He was consecrated on 25 February 1997 by Cardinal Simon Pimenta, with Bishops Aloysius D'Souza and Ignatius Pinto serving as co-consecrators. Moras chose as his episcopal motto: "In Thee We Hope–Mary Our Mother."
Moras was later named Archbishop of Bangalore on 22 July 2004, being installed on 17 September. The installation was attended by three cardinals and by all the priests of Bangalore diocese.
Pope Benedict XVI bestowed the pallium, a woolen garment reserved to metropolitan archbishops, upon Moras on 29 June 2005.
Moras condemned Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code as "vicious" and "diabolic".[1] He called all Christians to boycott the film version, which he requested of the Indian film board to be banned from the country.
Moras also chairs the Pastoral Commission for Health of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India and is the Ecclesiastical Advisor to the Catholic Health Association of India.
Moras takes part in the documentary The Indian Priest about Indian missionary priest Raphael Curian from 2015.
Following the suspension of Bishop Kannikadass William Antony, Moras was appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Mysore on 7 January 2023 by Pope Francis.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Catholic Online. Catholic bishops, groups warn of ‘Da Vinci Code’ assault on beliefs, see it as teaching moment Archived 29 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine 17 May 2006
- ↑ Kumar, T R Sathish (7 January 2023). "Apostolic administrator for Diocese of Mysore takes charge". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
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| Preceded by Ignatius Paul Pinto |
Archbishop of Bangalore 2004–present |
Incumbent |
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